Background: The theory of selective photo-thermolysis led to the development of a variety of different laser systems which range from the shorter spectrum of 694nm ruby laser to the middle with the 755nm alexandrite and 810nm diode lasers to the long end with the 1064nm (Nd:YAG) laser. Objective: A systematic review on the clinical trials with use of various laser sources for hair removal...

Introduction: We have explored the use of GIS suitability models for the screening and analyzing of potential sites for Mars landers using engineering and scientific constraints in an iterative manner. While initially performed on locally held data sets, these analyses have now been extended to use widely distributed data from standardized Web Mapping Servers (WMS) [1]. The ability to exploit a...

Abstract The optical energy input during laser-based powder bed fusion of polymers (PBF-LB/P) is influenced by a variety process parameters (e.g., density) and material properties (e.g. properties, additives). Qualification newly developed and/or modified materials still requires extensive, empirical parameter studies to assess processibility find suitable strategies. For characterization, doub...

Laser ablation has become an innovative treatment for cemented carbides, regarding edge rounding and surface modification, aiming to improve their tribomechanical performance. Meanwhile, the precision offered this technique also positioned it as effective mean generate micronotches used evaluation of mechanical properties in structural materials. However, similar approach not been attempted har...

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In the United States, federal management agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management are required to assess the capability of land for future use. In addition, Arizona law now requires local jurisdictions to prepare comprehensive and general plans. Suitability analysis can be used for compliance with several elements of these plans. Here, a framework for lan...

Saproxylic insects are characterised by their exceptional diversity and high proportion of threatened species. No recent studies have demonstrated the validity of habitat suitability analysis for scientifically based habitat management for these species. We studied the habitat requirements of the endangered longhorn beetle Cerambyx cerdo, a species with a supposed keystone function for the sapr...

The integration of conservation area designs for aquatic and terrestrial species has been a challenge for planners. The difficulties of crafting a single suitability index which reflects the landscape condition relative to all species, terrestrial and aquatic, and choosing assessment units appropriate for both realms, have made integration especially problematic. Here I will introduce a new tec...